Comparison

Universal SmartTV RC vs TV Remote Smart Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal SmartTV RC

Features
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Remote SmartTV turns your phone into a full-featured remote control for your Smart TV — no IR blaster required, just Wi-Fi. SUPPORTED TVs • Panasonic (Network Control) • LG (webOS) • Samsung (Tizen) • Sony (Android TV / Google TV) • Roku FEATURES • One-tap connection — auto-discovers TVs on your network • Full D-pad navigation with key repeat for volume, channels, and playback • Voice search — hold the mic button and speak • Quick-launch shortcuts for Netflix and YouTube • TV keyboard — type text and send directly to your TV • LG touchpad — pointer control for webOS • App Lock — protect with PIN, Face ID, or fingerprint • Multiple TVs — manage and switch between TVs easily PRIVACY All TV control happens locally on your Wi-Fi network. No account required. No TV data is stored on any server. REQUIREMENTS • TV and phone must be on the same Wi-Fi network • Smart TV network control must be enabled (see Settings on your TV) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TV Remote Smart Control

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a smart TV remote and media companion over your home Wi-Fi. REMOTE CONTROL • Compatible with Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Sony Bravia, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV devices on the same Wi-Fi network. • Three versatile layouts: D-pad navigation, smooth touchpad (swipe and tap gestures), and classic number keypad. • Power on/off, volume & mute, channel switching, home, back, and full media playback controls. • Type effortlessly on your TV using your iPhone keyboard. • Haptic feedback for tactile, responsive button presses. • Quick channel list: browse and jump directly to your favorite TV channels. • Automatic TV discovery with instant reconnection to your saved devices. Guided on-screen PIN or pairing confirmation when required. APPS • Launch streaming apps installed on your TV with a single tap, such as Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Spotify, HBO, and Crunchyroll (availability depends on your TV model). CASTING & MEDIA • Cast photos and videos directly from your iPhone library to your TV screen in high quality. • Cast & open web links directly on your TV browser. • IPTV player: add your own M3U playlist URL, browse channel categories, and stream directly to your TV. TV Remote does not create, host, sell, or control any channels or content; users provide their own content. TV TOOLS (availability depends on TV model) • Screenshot: capture and view what is showing on your TV screen (LG webOS, Fire TV, Sony, and supported TV models with guided setup). • Private Listening: stream your Roku TV's audio privately to your iPhone with headphones. • Bluetooth guide: step-by-step assistance to easily pair wireless headphones or speakers with your TV. MORE FEATURES • Home Screen quick actions to immediately jump into remote control or TV search. • Sleek, modern interface optimized for one-handed use and low-light environments. • Optional reminder notifications. • Multilingual support across 14 languages, including right-to-left layouts. • Free to use, supported by ads. GOOD TO KNOW • Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • The app requires Local Network access to discover and communicate with your TV, and Photos access only when casting or saving media. • TV Remote is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Amazon, Google, or any streaming platform. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Universal SmartTV RC4 screens
TV Remote Smart Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote Smart Control at none against Universal SmartTV RC's 2. TV Remote Smart Control also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal SmartTV RC's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal SmartTV RC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. TV Remote Smart Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Universal SmartTV RC versus TV Remote Smart Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal SmartTV RCTV Remote Smart Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen Tue LamDang Duy Khanh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal SmartTV RC

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads — Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads — Lifetime$9.99
None

TV Remote Smart Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal SmartTV RC free?
Universal SmartTV RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Smart Control free?
TV Remote Smart Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal SmartTV RC or TV Remote Smart Control have ads?
Universal SmartTV RC shows ads; TV Remote Smart Control does not.

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